How to pronounce loomery
Say it like LOO-mer-ee. Loomery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- mer
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loomery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of loomery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOO-muh-ree.
What does loomery mean?
- A breeding colony of guillemots (seabirds of the genus Uria) or other auks, typically densely packed on a sea cliff; the cliff or ledges on which such seabirds breed.
Where does loomery come from?
From loom (“guillemot, diver”) + -ery, with -ery in the sense of a place or a collection, on the model of rookery.
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Questions about saying loomery
How do you pronounce loomery?
Say LOO-mer-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumɚi/. In British English it is /ˈluːməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loomery?
Loomery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · mer · ee.
Is loomery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈluːməri/ (LOO-muh-ree).